Do I really need baffles?
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Melting Slicks
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Do I really need baffles?
If I bend up 3" stainless steel tubing for sidepipes, do I really need baffles? I figure if they let those annoying Harley's run with pipes that loud, I shouldn't have a problem.
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Re: Do I really need baffles? (Schmucker)
I figure if they let those annoying Harley's run with pipes that loud, I shouldn't have a problem.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Do I really need baffles? (Schmucker)
I have 3 inch pipes inside of my 4 inch Hooker side pipes and have race car baffles inside of them. They are still too loud to hold any sort of a conversation in the car.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Do I really need baffles? (Schmucker)
.... do I really need baffles? ... if they let those annoying ...
Safety Car
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From: Clymer PA
Re: Do I really need baffles? (Schmucker)
I have nothing inside my side pipes. So it's essentially a 4" open header exhaust with a 468 big block. It is very difficult to talk to a passenger with the windows down driving along. With the windows up it's a little easier. I can set off just about any car alarm known to man :). I have only been warned once about my exhaust. The cops don't seem to bother me *knock on wood*. I have also been complimented by people saying "wow that thing sounds like a drag car!*
Melting Slicks
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Re: Do I really need baffles? (Schmucker)
I think when you consider that you are putting out 5 times the power of the Harley's, wouldn't ya think the noise (perhaps music) might be a bit more too? :smash:
Chuck
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